Effortless Classroom Management: Tips & Tricks for Teachers
Who has the time to deal with complicated classroom management activities? Not me! However, it’s important to acknowledge that effective classroom management and building a
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Bring Joy into Your ELA Classroom
Assessment, rigor, data analysis, text complexity: These are the buzzwords in education today. All of this emphasis on accountability can unfortunately make learning dreary and
TED Talks for Back to School (And the Rest of the School Year)
Oh, no! It’s back to school, and time for teachers to greet their new students, create routines, complete team builders, and make their classrooms welcoming.
Strategies for Back to School Success during In-Person and Online Learning
No matter whether you’re a brand-new teacher or 30-year veteran, every teacher hopes to begin the school year on track to have success. In teacher
Why Students Aren’t Writing (And What Teachers Can Do About It)
Every year the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) sponsors a National Day on Writing. NCTE celebrates writing with a social media campaign which asks people
Simple Ways Teachers Can Support the Emotional Health of Students
We all have difficult times in our lives, but 2020 has been hard for everyone. This year has been filled with challenges such as Covid-19,
Easy to Implement Ideas for Teaching Remotely
Do you know the key to successful remote teaching? After doing it online for four weeks, I can’t say that I’m an expert, but I
How to Thrive During Student Teaching (for Teacher Interns AND Mentor Teachers)
Student Teaching…it’s an essential element of every college teaching program and an important experience for both the mentor teacher and the pre-service teacher! For student
Roundtable Discussion – Turning Book Discussions Over to Students
How do teachers get students to talk about their reading in a meaningful way? As a high school English teacher, I have often been reluctant
How to Keep High School Students Focused When They’re Distracted
High school life is busy…last week our school celebrated homecoming, and as usual, everyone was distracted by “dress-up” days, evening activities (class competitions, a talent